Enterprise Data Governance Program Manager

Company: MetLife
Location: Cary
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

**Job Location:** United States : North Carolina : Cary**Alternate Job Location:** New York NY, Bridgewater NJ and other MetLife local sites**Work Arrangement:** Hybrid**Role Value Proposition:**At MetLife, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. The Global Technology & Operations group (GTO) is a diverse team of engineers, developers, business analysts, and project managers with the freedom to create innovative solutions to address core business challenges within MetLife. The purpose of the **MetLife Data Governance (MDG** ) program and organization is to manage data as a corporate asset by coordinating the people, processes, and technology needed to improve the quality and consistency of data throughout MetLife and maintain compliance with external regulations. As a leader in the MDG office, the Enterprise Data Governance Steward will play a pivotal role in supporting our business customers in executing on our commitments, as part of the larger Data and Analytics (DnA) organization.**Key Responsibilities:**+ Support of the MDGO and local DG program initiatives through+ Manages intake of local Working Group activities and engages with one or more Enterprise Data Governance Programs, coordinating with business stakeholders and data domain subject matter experts to facilitate the successful onboarding into the platform; coordinating communications, and training efforts involving the data governance platform+ Uses Agile methodology to execute on data governance activities in the data governance platform, with assisting with the interpretation, alignment, and execution of Enterprise Data Governance Standards and practices, and the integration of Enterprise Data Governance Services, sometimes directing or facilitating local instance efforts+ Supports the adoption of data governance practices on data intensive development projects and represents the MDGO on new cross-organizational projects and data initiatives; refining agile framework for backlog execution, project plans in support of key data governance rollouts, and performance of other duties as assigned.**Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:****Required:**+ Experience managing data governance intake requests and workstream initiatives+ Superior customer relationship, written and oral communications and presentation skills+ Demonstrable specific experience planning and managing Agile approach to data governance delivery.+ Proven ability in developing relationship with senior business and technology leaders, gaining consensus and driving to accomplish the goals of the Data Governance program, driving cultural and organizational change, with strong interpersonal, conflict resolution and negotiation skills;+ Expertise in Data Management and Governance principles, familiarity and experience in managing and executing on data governance frameworks (i.e. DMBOK, COBIT)+ Ability to document and execute a rigorous and well-defined process model, driving clear and deliberate action in success of key MDG program goals.**Preferred:**+ 5+ Years total experience, preferably with a mix of financial services, insurance or technology consulting industry or vendor experience (i.e. consulting, systems integration or software);+ SAFe certified, with 2+ years owning and managing product+ Experience in supporting projects involving regulatory reporting and adherence;+ Extensive business acumen with broad range of exposure to business units;+ Experience managing stakeholders' expectations as a change agent in a matrixed environment;**Travel:**Up to 25%**Assignment Category**Hybrid**At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.****MetLife:**MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies."MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.The wage range for applicants for this position is $111,500 - $148,600. The role is eligible for incentive compensation under the sales incentive plan for your position. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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